1 . To Their Own Beat

When Los Lobos perform in concert today, audiences in the thousands cheer them on. It’s hard to believe that the group started out as just another garage band playing popular rock-and-roll tunes from the radio, In 1974 four high school friends from East Los Angeles formed Los Lobos ( Spanish for “The Wolves” ) .

Like many garage bands, these friends might have simply gone their separate ways after high school. But the members of Los Lobos wanted to keep making music together. They decided to change their musical style and began focusing on traditional Mexican music that showed their tradition.

“We pulled out all those records we used to beg our parents not to play around our friends and found an incredible wealth of music,” says Perez. “These guys (on the records) were doing amazing things with their instruments, and we started trying to pick up on it. ”

The group put aside its electric guitars for the acoustic ones used in traditional Mexican music. For several years Los Lobos played at weddings or parties—any event that needed live music. They also landed a regular engagement (合同)   at a Mexican restaurant.

By 1978 Los Lobos had made enough money to record their first album   (唱片) , and they sold copies of it wherever they performed. They also returned to their electric guitars to get closer to a Tex-Mex sound, which is a mixture of traditional Mexican music, rock and roll, country music, and the blues. This new, louder sound produced one unexpected result: the group was fired from the restaurant.

But it didn’t matter that Los Lobos had lost their one steady job, because they had found a position that no other group took up. They had combined electric and acoustic instruments and blended (混合) musical styles in their own way. Steve Berlin joined the band in 1983 as the saxophone and keyboard player, adding to the band’s unusual sound.

“We didn’t so much want to recycle the music we’d grown up with as much as find the common links between it and all the other styles and sounds that were all around us,” Perez explains.   “It became a mission ...   bringing music together to bring people together. ”

In the 1980s Los Lobos gained the attention of several record companies. They were hired to perform on the soundtrack to the film La Bamba, which earned them a Golden Eagle Award. They have since earned many awards, including two Grammys and an MTV Video Music Award. Their many records have been very successful, and they have toured the world.

Even after 30 years of making music together, Los Lobos continues to experiment with their sound. They never moved far away from their Mexican roots, however.   They still include traditional music in their live performances, sharing their history—and their culture—with their fans.

1. Los Lobos recorded their first album after they_______.

A．lost their job at a restaurant

B．began playing acoustic guitars

C．won an award for a film soundtrack

D．added saxophone and keyboards to their sound

2. Which paragraph writes about the great success of the band?

A．Paragraph 1.

B．Paragraph 4.

C．Paragraph 6.

D．Paragraph 8.

3. What makes Los Lobos special and successful?

A．The way they recorded their first album.

B．Their blending of different types of music.

C．Their decision to play traditional Mexican music.

D．The fact that they performed and toured the world.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Music is best when played with traditional instruments.

B．Music must be recorded to be passed down.

C．Music should remain the same over time.

D．Music can show many cultures.

2 . In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was wrong with Tom?

A．He was hit by a taxi.

B．He hurt his head.

C．He fell ill with heart trouble.

2. What did the woman do?

A．She called the doctor.

B．She checked Tom carefully.

C．She took Tom to the hospital.

4 . Now, a growing number of companies are offering subscriptions (订购) for something most people are used to owning: cars.

Car subscription plans are mainly aimed at drivers who do not want to have long-term agreements for one single car. Many people using the services say they like being able to use a number of different kinds of vehicles depending on their needs.

Steve Barnes uses a car subscription service in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that every time he orders a new car “it feels like New Year’s morning”. Barnes signed up for the service in 2018 to be able to use many kinds of vehicles for different purposes. He says for some activities with his children, he chooses a large SUV. But when he wants to have fun or go out at night, he chooses a Tesla or some other kinds of sports car. But the comfort of such services can come at a high cost. Barnes pays $1,400 a month for his subscription. This is much higher than the $ 900 a month he used to pay to hire an SUV with insurance. Sill, he has no desire to own or hire a car again. He says his subscription has allowed him to drive many different vehicles which would have cost more than $1 million to own.

Some of the world’s biggest automakers are currently offering subscription plans for vehicles. One of them is Ford Motor Company. The company signed a deal last year with the San Francisco-based Monthly subscription service-Canvas. Canvas offers several models, including used vehicles. Monthly subscriptions start at $379 for small cars and go up to $1,125 for large SUVs. But these plans limit drivers to 800 kilometers per month. For another $100, users can get unlimited travel.

Adela Spulber works at the U.S. -based Center for Automotive Research in Michigan. She said that the effects of vehicle subscription services remain unknown.

1. What is the main purpose of car subscription plans?

A．To get people to buy cars more actively.

B．To encourage people to own their own cars.

C．To meet some people’s needs to drive different cars.

D．To reach an agreement with people having a single car.

2. What do we know about Steve Barnes from the text?

A．He is satisfied with the car subscription service.

B．He always likes to use different types of sports cars.

C．He hopes to own another car some day.

D．The cost of a month for his subscription is lower.

3. Which of the following can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Canvas doesn’t provide second-hand cars.

B．There are different monthly subscriptions to choose from.

C．A driver may drive Canvas cars without limitation.

D．Now the subscription services are welcome in San Francisco.

4. What is Adela Spulber’s attitude to the subscription services?

A．Hopeless.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncertain.

5 . One day, a woman walked into a pet store to buy a bird for her Thanksgiving Day party. The guy said, “We only have one parrot. But I think you do not want it because it can talk…” The woman said happily, “That’s great. I’ve always wanted a talking bird.” So the guy said, “Since you are a nice lady, I’ll give it to you as a gift.”

And the lady went home and put the bird on her bed and walked out of the room. But as soon as she walked into the kitchen, the bird started to speak dirty words as loud as it could. The woman walked back into the room thinking, “I can’t have this at my party!” So she took the bird and put it in the fridge. A few hours later, while the woman was eating, she remembered that her bird was still in the fridge. Quickly, she opened the door and found it was shivering. Then she took out the bird at once. She said to the bird, “I’ll keep you out of there if you don’t use that language again. Do you agree with me?”

The bird nodded and asked, “Can I just ask a quick question?” The lady nodded and said, “Yes, you may.” The bird pointed at the turkey behind him and asked, “What did he do?”

1. The woman went into the pet store because ________.

A．there were lots of nice birds in it

B．she wanted to buy a bird to make a big meal

C．she wanted to buy a bird for Thanksgiving Day party

D．she wanted to buy a bird for his son’s birthday

2. The underlined word “shiver” means ________.

A．发抖

B．睡觉

C．生气

D．跳动

3. The bird wanted to know ________.

A．how the turkey was put into the fridge.	B．why itself was in the fridge.
C．who could be in the fridge.	D．why the turkey was in the fridge.

4. The woman put the bird in the fridge because ________.

A．she wanted to cook it on Thanksgiving Day	B．the bird spoke dirty words
C．the bird liked living in the cold place	D．she thought it’s the best place for it to live in

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Suitable for those who are interested in minority (少数民族) culture and snow mountain. The Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge show you the creativity of the nature and the Lijiang Ancient Townand Shangri-La show you the colorful culture of the minorities there.

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1. If the tourists want to explore the beauty of the snow mountain, they would probably choose ________.

A．In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour	B．Golden Silk Road
C．Authentic Yunnan Discovery	D．Wonders of China

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Tongli is famous for the interesting water town traditions.

B．Beijing and Shanghai are the two common cities in Tour 1 and Tour 2.

C．Tourists can experience the culture of the minorities on the Silk Road.

D．Kungfu fans can learn Kungfu in the Longmen Grottoes.

3. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．show visitors the importance of some cities

B．supply visitors with the information of some China tours

C．offer visitors some trip tips

D．tell visitors the splendid Chinese culture

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today,     1    (million) of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people     2    (call) the “Heads-down Tribe”.

Many     3    (alarm) facts happen to the “Heads-down Tribe”. A man in America     4    (struggle) his way home with his head down, using his mobile phone on.     5    (fortunate), he knocked into a big lost bear on the half way. Imagine what     6    awful mess then! Another fact is the     7    (complain) from old people in China. They cannot stand their children     8     come back home to get together but hardly talk to them, because they prefer their mobile phone.

Mobile phones are different from     9    (tradition) tools for communication. Are they good or not? That depends     10     how people use them. Let’s be “healthy” user and try to be the “Heads-up Tribe”.

8 . 目前，越来越多的中学生利用周末上各种各样的培训班或请家教。对于这一现象，存在两种不同观点： 请您根据以上提示，以 Are Training Classes or tutors Necessary?为题，写一篇 100 词左右的短文。 注意：1. 文章反映表中内容，并简要阐述自己的观点。
2.   层次清晰，连贯流畅；表达灵活，不要逐字逐句翻译。

有些人认为有必要	另一些人认为没有必要
有老师辅导比自己学好 有更多机会和老师互动 可以弥补上课时错过或没听懂的东西	容易养成依赖习惯 学生需要时间休息和娱乐 导致有的学生在常规课堂上不认真听讲

Are Training Classes or tutors Necessary?

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9 . Scotland is a country in Great Britain, to the north of England. Scotland has nearly 800 islands, but people only live on some of them. About five million people live in Scotland, which is 8.5% of the UK population. Most people live in the south of the country, in and around the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee.

Language

In Scotland, most people speak English and Scots and a minority speak Scottish Gaelic, an old Celtic language which is very different from English. Scots is spoken by young and old people and sometimes people mix Scots and English. Some words in Scots are the same as in English and some are different.

Sport

The most popular sport in Scotland is football and famous teams include Celtic and Rangers, from Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Another popular game, golf, was invented in Scotland in the Middle Ages. You can go skiing in winter at Scotland’s five mountain ski fields and any time of the year at snow sports centers around the country.

Food

When people think of Scottish food, they often think of haggis, a type of sausage made from parts of a sheep. However, Scotland is also known for its variety of seafood and beef.

Symbols

Blue is a colour which is often connected with Scotland. The Scottish flag is blue with a white X-shaped cross called the Saint Andrew’s cross. St Andrew is the Patron Saint(守护神) of Scotland. Everywhere you go in Scotland, you will see tartan(苏格兰格子呢), kilts and bagpipes. Also, look out for the national animal, the unicorn, and the thistle, the national flower of Scotland.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．The Scottish live separately on 800 islands.

B．Most of the Scottish live in big cities.

C．8.5% of the UK population live in Scotland.

D．Scotland lies to the north of Great Britain.

2. How many languages are there in Scotland?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A．Scotland is the birthplace of golf.

B．Celtic and Rangers are famous golf clubs.

C．The special Scottish food is its seafood.

D．The Scottish flag is white with a blue cross.

10 . When I was young, I lived on an island in the north of Scotland, but I went to school in Edinburgh. It was a music school, and I studied the violin. We practiced for six hours every day. Our school was a boarding school. At the end of the term, we all packed our bags and our instruments to go home for the holidays. Most kids went by train, or bus, or their parents took them home by car. Not me! I went home by ferry (渡船) — 14 hours overnight on the open sea. I loved it!

One summer I packed my suitcase and violin and said goodbye to my friends. I took the train to the ferry station and then got on the ferry. When we started moving away, I remembered a terrible thing! I left my violin on the train! I went to ask one of the crew (船员) what to do, but he said he couldn’t stop the ferry for me.

What should I do? What would my dad say? He’d be really angry! I was worried, and didn’t sleep all night. The next morning I got off the ferry to meet my dad. I didn’t want to look at him. I told him what happened. He laughed. I looked at him and couldn’t believe it. Why was he laughing?

In my violin case, I always have a label with my address and a telephone number. My dad told me, “A cleaner found your violin by the label on the train in London and took it to the police. They called me. They put the violin on a plane and it arrived an hour before you did.” My dad had it in his car! Thanks to those people, my violin was safe home!

1. Where was the writer’s home?

A．On an island.	B．In London.
C．In Edinburgh.	D．In the south of Scotland.

2. Why was the writer worried?

A．He didn’t sleep all night.	B．He went back home alone.
C．His dad would be angry.	D．He left his address on the train.

3. The underlined word “label” in the last paragraph probably means            .

A．模型

B．标签

C．绰号

D．唱片公司

4. Who found the writer’s violin?

A．His father.

B．The police.

C．A cleaner.

D．A crewman.

5. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Travelling Violin	B．Boarding School
C．Unforgettable Train	D．Missing Suitcase